Category: Short Film
Hi Roof
On a daily university van ride, two strangers exchange nothing but silent glances and louder thoughts. As days pass, their unspoken bond grows – until the silence becomes the story. Directed by ALI RAZA country of origin: Pakistan languages: English, Urdu genre: Drama
Gudgudi (tickle)
Trapped in the midst of the riots that engulfed Gujarat, India, in 2002, a mother and daughter resort to a unique method of survival when predators come looking for loot – and for prey. Directed by ABHIROOP BASU country of origin: India languages: Hindi genre: _
Don’t Be Late, Myra
A missed school bus leaves ten-year-old Myra stranded in Lahore, where her journey home spirals into a tense fight for survival against the men who stalk her every step. Directed by AFIA SERENA NATHANIEL country of origin: Pakistan languages: Urdu genre: Thriller
Discipline
As a star student advocates for his best friend’s sobriety during his disciplinary trial, he realizes that the court has already been rigged in his favor. Directed by DON AHMAD country of origin: USA languages: English genre: _
Dear Bird
A woman searches for resolution after the death of her enigmatic father. Directed by SOLANA MIRZA country of origin: USA languages: English, Urdu genre: _
Dating
Meet OMAR. He’s 18, at a party, and on top of the world after his FIRST kiss! But when his date’s unstable ex, who was just discharged from the Marines, storms in hoping to “talk,” Omar must decide if he’ll come to the rescue, or simply cower off. The real question is – will either…
Bismillah
_ Directed by ASIF ABBAS QURAISHI country of origin: Canada languages: English, Urdu genre: _
Attock
In Attock, a small town in Pakistan, a 10‑year‑old boy returns home from school only to discover that his beloved pet pigeon has been eaten by his father, who believed it would help treat his illness, Bell’s palsy. Heartbroken and feeling betrayed, the boy wanders outside, climbs to the rooftop, and drifts into sleep. When…
Alif Bay Pay
A woman teaches a ghost classroom as she struggles to find a word in the Urdu language for the crime that has been taking place for decades. Directed by JAVARIA WASEEM country of origin: Pakistan languages: Urdu genre: Experimental, Drama